Newly released FBI documents have uncovered that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the perpetrators of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, sent money to Russia shortly before the attack. The revelation has reignited speculation about possible foreign involvement in the deadly terrorist act.
Key Findings from the FBI Files
The documents show that Tsarnaev transferred an undisclosed sum to Russia in early 2013, just months before he and his brother Tamerlan carried out the bombing that killed three people and injured hundreds. While the exact purpose of the transfer remains unclear, investigators are examining whether it was linked to extremist networks.
Ongoing Questions About Foreign Ties
This discovery adds another layer to the complex investigation into the Tsarnaev brothers' motives and connections. Tamerlan Tsarnaev had previously travelled to Russia in 2012, prompting questions about whether he received training or support from radical groups during his time there.
Impact on the Case
Legal experts suggest this new information could potentially affect Tsarnaev's ongoing appeals against his death sentence. His defence team has long argued that his brother was the primary instigator, while prosecutors maintain that both brothers were equally culpable.
The FBI has declined to comment on whether this financial transaction was part of a broader pattern of foreign support for the attackers. However, counterterrorism officials continue to investigate possible international dimensions to the case.
